In a lot of ways, the Steelers’ post-bye match-up against the Browns at Heinz Field on Sunday was a lot like many of their pre-bye match-ups with the Browns and a few other teams.
Pittsburgh’s high-powered offense spent the first quarter being anything but that, as it netted just seven yards on nine plays on its first three series. Then there was the defense that allowed Cleveland’s offense to look pretty decent on multiple first-quarter scoring drives.
Also, there was Stevan Ridley’s fumble early in the third quarter, followed by that ridiculous special teams gaffe on a post-safety free kick later in the period.